Half-Track Amphibian Cargo Carrier T32
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:55 pm
Origin
In May 1944, the NDRC was requested by the Ordnance Department to once again design an amphibious half-track to assist during landing operations. One main difference with this new program, however, was that the vehicle was required to have a three quarter length track. This was similar to that of German half-tracks, instead of the much shorter two-bogie design of the earlier Pelican half-track and other US half-tracks. This design would reduce ground pressure by having significantly more track contact with the ground and more road wheels to support to vehicle.
Sparkman & Steven, Inc., contracted by the OSRD (Office of Scientific Research and Development), drew up an initial half-track design with an empty weight of 17 tonnes, and a payload of 13.6 tonnes. At a maximum weight of 30.6 tonnes, this design greatly outweighed the earlier Pelican’s 18 total tonnes. This could be credited to the three quarter length track, but at 12.7 m in length and 3 m in width, the vehicle managed to stay significantly smaller in size.
Role in game
It would help infantry get across the pond quicker without transport ships
Link
https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/?s=pelican+project
In May 1944, the NDRC was requested by the Ordnance Department to once again design an amphibious half-track to assist during landing operations. One main difference with this new program, however, was that the vehicle was required to have a three quarter length track. This was similar to that of German half-tracks, instead of the much shorter two-bogie design of the earlier Pelican half-track and other US half-tracks. This design would reduce ground pressure by having significantly more track contact with the ground and more road wheels to support to vehicle.
Sparkman & Steven, Inc., contracted by the OSRD (Office of Scientific Research and Development), drew up an initial half-track design with an empty weight of 17 tonnes, and a payload of 13.6 tonnes. At a maximum weight of 30.6 tonnes, this design greatly outweighed the earlier Pelican’s 18 total tonnes. This could be credited to the three quarter length track, but at 12.7 m in length and 3 m in width, the vehicle managed to stay significantly smaller in size.
Role in game
It would help infantry get across the pond quicker without transport ships
Link
https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/?s=pelican+project